The Technology Coast Manufacturing & Engineering Network (TeCMEN) is a unique partnership between the Economic Development Council and technology, engineering and manufacturing firms in Okaloosa County. Its mission is to “promote growth and advancement within Okaloosa’s technology-based business community through the association, collaboration, and contract teaming of its manufacturing, engineering, technology and defense industry clusters.

Wayne Bernheisel, Vice President and General Manager of Certified Manufacturing, has had a great year as TeCMEN Vice Chairman and now slides over and up one seat as the new 2015-2016 TeCMEN Chairman.